AirPlay is initiated from your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Play music from one of those and the Marantz will show up automatically as one of the output selections. Look for the Airplay icon at the top of the screen near the volume slider. I was surprised that it was so easy and worked the first time...

Hey All:
I am in the market for a new Pre/Pro as my current Integra DHC-80.2 died of the dreadful HDMI board issue. I am out of warranty, so rather than paying out of pocket for the repair, I would rather put my funds towards a new unit. I wanted to ask everyone if there were any quirks or issues with this particular unit as I am a little gun shy. I have been burned by Integra twice, and will not be purchasing future equipment with them. I just want to ensure that the Marantz does not suffer from some quality issues as Integra does. Thanks in advance for the help.

Hey all. Just got my 8801 after having used the AV7005 for about a year and a half. I powered up the 8801 and ... no HDMI video is to be found. I've already tried power cycling the 8801 and my plasma and still a no go.

Now here's the odd thing. I have a Panasonic TH-50PH10UK pro plasma with a 2-input HDMI card. The other HDMI input isn't working either. (I tried direct with the Oppo 983H I keep on hand for non-region 1 DVDs. ) The 8801 being fed by my Oppo 95.

I just used this setup with the AV7005, so I know there's no other problem other than inserting the 8801.

The few additional things I can think of to try is:

o I think I remember someone saying they had HDMI handshake issues so bad, they had to completely unplug the 8801 and their display, and then power them back up to get things working. I tried that with the 8801 this morning, and still no video. I will try my plasma tonight. I'm hoping the HDMI card is just "hung".

o A microprocessor reset of the 8801.

Anything else anyone can think of?

If it's not worth waiting until the last minute to do, then it's not worth doing.

Hey All:
I am in the market for a new Pre/Pro as my current Integra DHC-80.2 died of the dreadful HDMI board issue. I am out of warranty, so rather than paying out of pocket for the repair, I would rather put my funds towards a new unit. I wanted to ask everyone if there were any quirks or issues with this particular unit as I am a little gun shy. I have been burned by Integra twice, and will not be purchasing future equipment with them. I just want to ensure that the Marantz does not suffer from some quality issues as Integra does. Thanks in advance for the help.

Greetings,

It is probably a bit soon to tell with any long term issues however in the short term the unit seems solid..

Hey all. Just got my 8801 after having used the AV7005 for about a year and a half. I powered up the 8801 and ... no HDMI video is to be found. I've already tried power cycling the 8801 and my plasma and still a no go.

Now here's the odd thing. I have a Panasonic TH-50PH10UK pro plasma with a 2-input HDMI card. The other HDMI input isn't working either. (I tried direct with the Oppo 983H I keep on hand for non-region 1 DVDs. ) The 8801 being fed by my Oppo 95.

I just used this setup with the AV7005, so I know there's no other problem other than inserting the 8801.

The few additional things I can think of to try is:

o I think I remember someone saying they had HDMI handshake issues so bad, they had to completely unplug the 8801 and their display, and then power them back up to get things working. I tried that with the 8801 this morning, and still no video. I will try my plasma tonight. I'm hoping the HDMI card is just "hung".

o A microprocessor reset of the 8801.

Anything else anyone can think of?

Greetings,

Just to be sure there isn't a compatibility glitch with the Panasonic do you have another HDMI equipped display you can connect the Marantz to?

With my Integra 80.2 , I find that the best stereo music from my music server is to send 88khz 24 bit PCM files to my Oppo 103 using JR River MC 18. I then send the music to my 80.2. This sounds fine. When I try to send the files to directly my 80.2 the music sounds harsh. I use the JR Remote to control what I listen to.

Hey All:
I am in the market for a new Pre/Pro as my current Integra DHC-80.2 died of the dreadful HDMI board issue. I am out of warranty, so rather than paying out of pocket for the repair, I would rather put my funds towards a new unit. I wanted to ask everyone if there were any quirks or issues with this particular unit as I am a little gun shy. I have been burned by Integra twice, and will not be purchasing future equipment with them. I just want to ensure that the Marantz does not suffer from some quality issues as Integra does. Thanks in advance for the help.

I've even seen posts where Onkyo has paid for repairs on out of warranty units. I'd at least give them a call and check it out. Worst thing that could happen would be them saying no. Best case you would have a unit to sell after it is repaired.

The problem I mentioned up above is indeed the 8801. It's not talking to my plasma over HDMI. The AV7005 still works fine. The 8801? Not so much.

Someone mentioned it's possible (but not easy) to upgrade the f/w with just the 8801's front panel display. I'm thinking/hoping that maybe there's some more HDMI handshakimg stuff in there that might (or might not) help me out. So if it's not too much trouble, if someone could kindly note down the steps, and what the front panel display says at each step, I'd be very grateful.

And I of course plan to call Marantz Fri and see what they say. I have the Panasonic TH-50PH10UK pro monitor with the TY-FB10HMD dual HDMI input card. ... Of which the combo is indeed should be HDCP compliant.

Thanks !!

If it's not worth waiting until the last minute to do, then it's not worth doing.

Just added a "THOR 2013 Smart Power Station" to run my system and I must stress how much of a difference it makes...nothing short of incredible! Bottom end so much more extended, precise, sound stage focused razor sharp and top end, cymbals crashed and bells ring like they are in the room. I now realise how much electricity is needed on demand when playing even at moderate levels. Best investment par the Marantz 8801.

Hey all. Just got my 8801 after having used the AV7005 for about a year and a half. I powered up the 8801 and ... no HDMI video is to be found. I've already tried power cycling the 8801 and my plasma and still a no go.

Now here's the odd thing. I have a Panasonic TH-50PH10UK pro plasma with a 2-input HDMI card. The other HDMI input isn't working either. (I tried direct with the Oppo 983H I keep on hand for non-region 1 DVDs. ) The 8801 being fed by my Oppo 95.

I just used this setup with the AV7005, so I know there's no other problem other than inserting the 8801.

The few additional things I can think of to try is:

o I think I remember someone saying they had HDMI handshake issues so bad, they had to completely unplug the 8801 and their display, and then power them back up to get things working. I tried that with the 8801 this morning, and still no video. I will try my plasma tonight. I'm hoping the HDMI card is just "hung".

o A microprocessor reset of the 8801.

Anything else anyone can think of?

Congratulations Kevin! Wait... weren't you supposed to get the Outlaw 978 like I was planning to do. I see that you went with the same plan B as I did. Enjoy.

The problem I mentioned up above is indeed the 8801. It's not talking to my plasma over HDMI. The AV7005 still works fine. The 8801? Not so much.

Someone mentioned it's possible (but not easy) to upgrade the f/w with just the 8801's front panel display. I'm thinking/hoping that maybe there's some more HDMI handshakimg stuff in there that might (or might not) help me out. So if it's not too much trouble, if someone could kindly note down the steps, and what the front panel display says at each step, I'd be very grateful.

And I of course plan to call Marantz Fri and see what they say. I have the Panasonic TH-50PH10UK pro monitor with the TY-FB10HMD dual HDMI input card. ... Of which the combo is indeed should be HDCP compliant.

Thanks !!

The AV8801 has at least one HDMI handshaking issue that I've experienced that seems to be caused by the EDID negotiation. See my post recounting my experience although I don't think my workaround would be desirable in your situation even if it were to work.

I think that in your situation, you would be better served with a USB based firmware update. Please read this post by jdsmoothie on how you can obtain the firmware file and USB update procedure from him. Best of luck.

Just added a "THOR 2013 Smart Power Station" to run my system and I must stress how much of a difference it makes...nothing short of incredible! Bottom end so much more extended, precise, sound stage focused razor sharp and top end, cymbals crashed and bells ring like they are in the room. I now realise how much electricity is needed on demand when playing even at moderate levels. Best investment par the Marantz 8801.

If your AC mains are running well below normal, or fluctuates as in brownouts, then I suppose the Thor would be useful in ensuring the audio gear is running normally as it offers some dandy regulation, with extensive protection and noise filtering as well. All good.

But if the AC mains are within normal tolerances, and the mains wiring is of normal competence, there is nothing about the Thor that could be described as altering (let alone increasing) the amount of electricity available to your system. It's not even claimed as a product feature.

The problem I mentioned up above is indeed the 8801. It's not talking to my plasma over HDMI. The AV7005 still works fine. The 8801? Not so much.

Someone mentioned it's possible (but not easy) to upgrade the f/w with just the 8801's front panel display. I'm thinking/hoping that maybe there's some more HDMI handshakimg stuff in there that might (or might not) help me out. So if it's not too much trouble, if someone could kindly note down the steps, and what the front panel display says at each step, I'd be very grateful.

And I of course plan to call Marantz Fri and see what they say. I have the Panasonic TH-50PH10UK pro monitor with the TY-FB10HMD dual HDMI input card. ... Of which the combo is indeed should be HDCP compliant.

Thanks !!

You can also do an update with a USB flash drive, I see jam88 recommended this already just follow the link he posted it sounds pretty easy.

If your AC mains are running well below normal, or fluctuates as in brownouts, then I suppose the Thor would be useful in ensuring the audio gear is running normally as it offers some dandy regulation, with extensive protection and noise filtering as well. All good.

But if the AC mains are within normal tolerances, and the mains wiring is of normal competence, there is nothing about the Thor that could be described as altering (let alone increasing) the amount of electricity available to your system. It's not even claimed as a product feature.

I agree if your gear is getting the voltage/amperage it needs, what sense does it make to add something that I have never seen any manufacturer of audio/video gear recommend.

Just added a "THOR 2013 Smart Power Station" to run my system and I must stress how much of a difference it makes...nothing short of incredible! Bottom end so much more extended, precise, sound stage focused razor sharp and top end, cymbals crashed and bells ring like they are in the room. I now realise how much electricity is needed on demand when playing even at moderate levels. Best investment par the Marantz 8801.

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Originally Posted by Libran Rabbit

Just added a "THOR 2013 Smart Power Station" to run my system and I must stress how much of a difference it makes...nothing short of incredible! Bottom end so much more extended, precise, sound stage focused razor sharp and top end, cymbals crashed and bells ring like they are in the room. I now realise how much electricity is needed on demand when playing even at moderate levels. Best investment par the Marantz 8801.

If your AC mains are running well below normal, or fluctuates as in brownouts, then I suppose the Thor would be useful in ensuring the audio gear is running normally as it offers some dandy regulation, with extensive protection and noise filtering as well. All good.

But if the AC mains are within normal tolerances, and the mains wiring is of normal competence, there is nothing about the Thor that could be described as altering (let alone increasing) the amount of electricity available to your system. It's not even claimed as a product feature.

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